Ever since people could jump in a car and hit the open road, they have been singing about it. In the early 1900s, songs like “The Motor Car,” “The Auto Race,” and “In My Merry Oldsmobile” were ...

Hosting the 409 engine, this Chevy Impala is one of only 18 Z-11 Lightweight models build in 1962. It's easy to see why it ...

We can't really put our finger on just what it is that makes the 409 such an iconic engine with such a huge following. There's more to it than just the song. (And frankly, if we never hear the song ...

The Chevrolet 409 V8 had a significant, but brief moment in the history of American big-block, high-performance engines. While the 409 V8 may be best known as the title of a popular Beach Boys song ...

Cars and rock music go together like premium gas and your wallet crying. For decades, musicians have been name-dropping specific makes and models in their songs, turning ordinary vehicles into ...

The Chevrolet 409 Impala is a classic American muscle car that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts and collectors alike. Produced during a brief yet impactful period, the 409 Impala remains a ...

Chevrolet enjoyed a banner year in 1962. The celebration of that golden anniversary year not only saw strong sales, but Chevrolet witnessed wildly popular acceptance of the newly introduced 409ci ...

The year 1962 marked Chevrolet's 50th production anniversary. To many, the full-size '62s were the best looking ever, rivaling the '57, but in a bigger, bolder way. You could get one of two optional ...